This week in grocery news: Dollarama’s ‘smooth’ Q1, Ottawa’s $3.2B food strategy

Get up to speed with our rundown of the biggest news stories of the past week. 

Dollarama reports “smooth” Q1

Chief financial officer Patrick Bui says the company had a "smooth quarter," even as war in the Middle East blocked key fuel shipping routes and posed challenges for retailers. Read more

Carney announces national food security strategy

The Liberal government has announced a national food security strategy aimed at giving Canadians more access to locally produced fruit, vegetables and other fresh items at lower prices. Read more 

Trump 'not looking to renew' CUSMA trade pact

U.S. President Donald Trump said June 10 that he is "not looking to renew" the critical continental trade pact. Read more 

Save-On-Foods opens in Keremeos, B.C.

Located at 701 7th Avenue, the Pattison Food Group grocer’s new store opened to shoppers on June 11. Read more

Inside GroceryTech Canada

Canadian Grocer’s inaugural half-day GroceryTech Canada conference in Toronto on June 9 brought together retail and technology leaders to explore how AI, data and automation are reshaping the industry. Read more 

Leaders join The Grocery Foundation board

The organization appointed Liam Sobey of Sobeys and PepsiCo Canada’s Ryan Collis to its board of directors. Read more 

Bank of Canada holds key rate

The central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady in a fifth consecutive decision on June 10. Read more

With files from The Canadian Press

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